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Metro Rail
1
William
2
Clinton
3
Grant
4
Broadway
5
Niagara-Kenmore
6
Sycamore
8
Main
11
Colvin
14
Abbott
15
Seneca
16
South Park
18
Jefferson
20
Elmwood
24
Genesee
25
Delaware
32
Amherst
34
Niagara Falls Blvd
40
Buffalo/ Niagara Falls
42
Lackawanna
50
Main-Niagara
74
Hamburg Express
76
Lakeshore Express
78
Cheektowaga Express
Rail
Metro Rail
Metro Rail service update for single tracking
Starting Sunday June 7, Metro Rail will be single tracking, above ground only, from Church to Canalside Stations.
DL&W Station will be open, and Trains should arrive every 20 minutes.
Note that rail arrival times will change with the start of service on Sunday June 7.
When boarding at Church, Seneca, and Canalside stations, use the outbound platform (toward University).
The inbound platforms are closed.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTE
Riders using mobility devices or requiring ADA-accessible service should note the following:
• If boarding at an underground station and traveling to Church, Seneca, or Canalside stations, please board the rear car of the train. This will ensure your train car opens to an elevated platform at the station.
• If boarding at Fountain Plaza or Lafayette stations and traveling to Church, Seneca, or Canalside stations, riders must either:
– Use an outbound train and then transfer to the last car of an inbound train at Allen Station, or
– Use the Route 8 Main bus.
Alert Cause
construction
Alert Effect
reduced service
Start Time
6/7/26, 5:00 AM
End Time
Until further notice
Affected Routes
Rail
1
William
Buffalo Run 716 Reroutes Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 20, 40
On August 2, several streets will be closed due to the Buffalo Run 716. This event will cause reroutes to routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 20, and 40.
Please visit the link or view the map for more information.
Alert Cause
other cause
Alert Effect
detour
Start Time
8/2/26, 5:30 AM
End Time
8/2/26, 2:00 PM
Affected Routes
1
2
Clinton
Buffalo Run 716 Reroutes Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 20, 40
On August 2, several streets will be closed due to the Buffalo Run 716. This event will cause reroutes to routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 20, and 40.
Please visit the link or view the map for more information.
Alert Cause
other cause
Alert Effect
detour
Start Time
8/2/26, 5:30 AM
End Time
8/2/26, 2:00 PM
Affected Routes
2
3
Grant
Buffalo Run 716 Reroutes Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 20, 40
On August 2, several streets will be closed due to the Buffalo Run 716. This event will cause reroutes to routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 20, and 40.
Please visit the link or view the map for more information.
Alert Cause
other cause
Alert Effect
detour
Start Time
8/2/26, 5:30 AM
End Time
8/2/26, 2:00 PM
Affected Routes
3
4
Broadway
Buffalo Run 716 Reroutes Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 20, 40
On August 2, several streets will be closed due to the Buffalo Run 716. This event will cause reroutes to routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 20, and 40.
Please visit the link or view the map for more information.
Alert Cause
other cause
Alert Effect
detour
Start Time
8/2/26, 5:30 AM
End Time
8/2/26, 2:00 PM
Affected Routes
4
5
Niagara-Kenmore
Buffalo Run 716 Reroutes Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 20, 40
On August 2, several streets will be closed due to the Buffalo Run 716. This event will cause reroutes to routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 20, and 40.
Please visit the link or view the map for more information.
Alert Cause
other cause
Alert Effect
detour
Start Time
8/2/26, 5:30 AM
End Time
8/2/26, 2:00 PM
Affected Routes
5
6
Sycamore
Tappo’s Summer-Long event series reroutes
Tappo’s summer-long event series dates will be held on various days causing reroutes to:
6-Sycamore, 8-Main, 14-Abbott, 16-South Park, 24-Genesee, 74-Hamburg Express, 76- Lakeshore Express, and 78 Cheektowaga Express.
Dates and times of reroutes:
Monday 5pm – 9pm (7/6)
Tuesdays 5pm – 9pm (7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25)
Wednesdays 5pm – 10pm (7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26)
Fridays 1pm-6pm (6/19) / 3pm-11pm (7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28)
Saturday 3pm-11pm (7/4)
Saturday 10am-8pm (8/8)
Sundays 1pm-8:30pm (7/12, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23)
Ellicott will be closed from Huron to Mohawk during those times.
See Map for details of the reroutes.
Alert Cause
other cause
Alert Effect
detour
Start Time
6/19/26, 1:00 PM
End Time
8/28/26, 10:00 PM
Affected Routes
6
8
Main
Canalside Event Aug. 2 will cause reroutes
Routes 8-Main and 24- Genesee will be rerouted on Sunday, August 2, 2026 around Marine Drive by Canalside for a firework event from 4pm to 11pm.
See map for more details.
Alert Cause
other cause
Alert Effect
detour
Start Time
8/2/26, 4:00 PM
End Time
8/2/26, 11:00 PM
Affected Routes
8
11
Colvin
Buffalo Run 716 Reroutes Routes 8, 11, 24, and 25
On August 2, several streets will be closed due to the Buffalo Run 716. This event will cause reroutes to routes 8, 11, 24, and 25.
Please visit the link or view the map for more information.
Alert Cause
other cause
Alert Effect
detour
Start Time
8/2/26, 5:30 AM
End Time
8/2/26, 2:00 PM
Affected Routes
11
14
Abbott
Tappo’s Summer-Long event series reroutes
Tappo’s summer-long event series dates will be held on various days causing reroutes to:
6-Sycamore, 8-Main, 14-Abbott, 16-South Park, 24-Genesee, 74-Hamburg Express, 76- Lakeshore Express, and 78 Cheektowaga Express.
Dates and times of reroutes:
Monday 5pm – 9pm (7/6)
Tuesdays 5pm – 9pm (7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25)
Wednesdays 5pm – 10pm (7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26)
Fridays 1pm-6pm (6/19) / 3pm-11pm (7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28)
Saturday 3pm-11pm (7/4)
Saturday 10am-8pm (8/8)
Sundays 1pm-8:30pm (7/12, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23)
Ellicott will be closed from Huron to Mohawk during those times.
See Map for details of the reroutes.
Alert Cause
other cause
Alert Effect
detour
Start Time
6/19/26, 1:00 PM
End Time
8/28/26, 10:00 PM
Affected Routes
14
15
Seneca
Buffalo Run 716 Reroutes Routes 14, 15, 16, 18, 42
On August 2, several streets will be closed due to the Buffalo Run 716. This event will cause reroutes to routes 14, 15, 16, 18, and 42.
Please visit the link or view the map for more information.
Alert Cause
other cause
Alert Effect
other effect
Start Time
8/2/26, 5:30 AM
End Time
8/2/26, 2:00 PM
Affected Routes
15
16
South Park
Tappo’s Summer-Long event series reroutes
Tappo’s summer-long event series dates will be held on various days causing reroutes to:
6-Sycamore, 8-Main, 14-Abbott, 16-South Park, 24-Genesee, 74-Hamburg Express, 76- Lakeshore Express, and 78 Cheektowaga Express.
Dates and times of reroutes:
Monday 5pm – 9pm (7/6)
Tuesdays 5pm – 9pm (7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25)
Wednesdays 5pm – 10pm (7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26)
Fridays 1pm-6pm (6/19) / 3pm-11pm (7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28)
Saturday 3pm-11pm (7/4)
Saturday 10am-8pm (8/8)
Sundays 1pm-8:30pm (7/12, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23)
Ellicott will be closed from Huron to Mohawk during those times.
See Map for details of the reroutes.
Alert Cause
other cause
Alert Effect
detour
Start Time
6/19/26, 1:00 PM
End Time
8/28/26, 10:00 PM
Affected Routes
16
18
Jefferson
Buffalo Run 716 Reroutes Routes 14, 15, 16, 18, 42
On August 2, several streets will be closed due to the Buffalo Run 716. This event will cause reroutes to routes 14, 15, 16, 18, and 42.
Please visit the link or view the map for more information.
Alert Cause
other cause
Alert Effect
other effect
Start Time
8/2/26, 5:30 AM
End Time
8/2/26, 2:00 PM
Affected Routes
18
20
Elmwood
Buffalo Run 716 Reroutes Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 20, 40
On August 2, several streets will be closed due to the Buffalo Run 716. This event will cause reroutes to routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 20, and 40.
Please visit the link or view the map for more information.
Alert Cause
other cause
Alert Effect
detour
Start Time
8/2/26, 5:30 AM
End Time
8/2/26, 2:00 PM
Affected Routes
20
24
Genesee
Canalside Event Aug. 2 will cause reroutes
Routes 8-Main and 24- Genesee will be rerouted on Sunday, August 2, 2026 around Marine Drive by Canalside for a firework event from 4pm to 11pm.
See map for more details.
Alert Cause
other cause
Alert Effect
detour
Start Time
8/2/26, 4:00 PM
End Time
8/2/26, 11:00 PM
Affected Routes
24
25
Delaware
Buffalo Run 716 Reroutes Routes 8, 11, 24, and 25
On August 2, several streets will be closed due to the Buffalo Run 716. This event will cause reroutes to routes 8, 11, 24, and 25.
Please visit the link or view the map for more information.
Alert Cause
other cause
Alert Effect
detour
Start Time
8/2/26, 5:30 AM
End Time
8/2/26, 2:00 PM
Affected Routes
25
32
Amherst
Route 32A variant added starting June 21st.
Starting June 21, 32A buses will not serve Buffalo State University.
Only Route 32 buses will continue to serve Buffalo State University.
See reroute map for more info...
Alert Cause
other cause
Alert Effect
modified service
Start Time
6/21/26, 5:00 AM
End Time
8/21/26, 12:00 AM
Affected Routes
32
34
Niagara Falls Blvd
Route 34,34A Service Change starting June 21st.
Starting June 21, 34A buses will be discontinued and no longer serve the Amherst Development Park.
All Route 34 buses will continue straight on Niagara Falls Boulevard.
See reroute map for more info...
Alert Cause
other cause
Alert Effect
modified service
Start Time
6/21/26, 5:00 AM
End Time
8/21/26, 12:00 AM
Affected Routes
34
40
Buffalo/ Niagara Falls
Buffalo Run 716 Reroutes Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 20, 40
On August 2, several streets will be closed due to the Buffalo Run 716. This event will cause reroutes to routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 20, and 40.
Please visit the link or view the map for more information.
Alert Cause
other cause
Alert Effect
detour
Start Time
8/2/26, 5:30 AM
End Time
8/2/26, 2:00 PM
Affected Routes
40
42
Lackawanna
Buffalo Run 716 Reroutes Routes 14, 15, 16, 18, 42
On August 2, several streets will be closed due to the Buffalo Run 716. This event will cause reroutes to routes 14, 15, 16, 18, and 42.
Please visit the link or view the map for more information.
Alert Cause
other cause
Alert Effect
other effect
Start Time
8/2/26, 5:30 AM
End Time
8/2/26, 2:00 PM
Affected Routes
42
50
Main-Niagara
Detour
Due to construction on Buffalo ave and Cayuga dr. the 50 Main/Niagara will reroute as follows.
Outbound: Right Buffalo, Left South Military, Right Cayuga dr. back to regular route.
Inbound: Left South Military, Right Buffalo ave. Left Cayuga dr. back to regular route
Alert Cause
construction
Alert Effect
detour
Start Time
3/20/26, 8:20 AM
End Time
Until further notice
Affected Routes
50
74
Hamburg Express
Tappo’s Summer-Long event series reroutes
Tappo’s summer-long event series dates will be held on various days causing reroutes to:
6-Sycamore, 8-Main, 14-Abbott, 16-South Park, 24-Genesee, 74-Hamburg Express, 76- Lakeshore Express, and 78 Cheektowaga Express.
Dates and times of reroutes:
Monday 5pm – 9pm (7/6)
Tuesdays 5pm – 9pm (7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25)
Wednesdays 5pm – 10pm (7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26)
Fridays 1pm-6pm (6/19) / 3pm-11pm (7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28)
Saturday 3pm-11pm (7/4)
Saturday 10am-8pm (8/8)
Sundays 1pm-8:30pm (7/12, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23)
Ellicott will be closed from Huron to Mohawk during those times.
See Map for details of the reroutes.
Alert Cause
other cause
Alert Effect
detour
Start Time
6/19/26, 1:00 PM
End Time
8/28/26, 10:00 PM
Affected Routes
74
76
Lakeshore Express
Tappo’s Summer-Long event series reroutes
Tappo’s summer-long event series dates will be held on various days causing reroutes to:
6-Sycamore, 8-Main, 14-Abbott, 16-South Park, 24-Genesee, 74-Hamburg Express, 76- Lakeshore Express, and 78 Cheektowaga Express.
Dates and times of reroutes:
Monday 5pm – 9pm (7/6)
Tuesdays 5pm – 9pm (7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25)
Wednesdays 5pm – 10pm (7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26)
Fridays 1pm-6pm (6/19) / 3pm-11pm (7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28)
Saturday 3pm-11pm (7/4)
Saturday 10am-8pm (8/8)
Sundays 1pm-8:30pm (7/12, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23)
Ellicott will be closed from Huron to Mohawk during those times.
See Map for details of the reroutes.
Alert Cause
other cause
Alert Effect
detour
Start Time
6/19/26, 1:00 PM
End Time
8/28/26, 10:00 PM
Affected Routes
76
78
Cheektowaga Express
Tappo’s Summer-Long event series reroutes
Tappo’s summer-long event series dates will be held on various days causing reroutes to:
6-Sycamore, 8-Main, 14-Abbott, 16-South Park, 24-Genesee, 74-Hamburg Express, 76- Lakeshore Express, and 78 Cheektowaga Express.
Dates and times of reroutes:
Monday 5pm – 9pm (7/6)
Tuesdays 5pm – 9pm (7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25)
Wednesdays 5pm – 10pm (7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26)
Fridays 1pm-6pm (6/19) / 3pm-11pm (7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28)
Saturday 3pm-11pm (7/4)
Saturday 10am-8pm (8/8)
Sundays 1pm-8:30pm (7/12, 7/26, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23)
Ellicott will be closed from Huron to Mohawk during those times.
See Map for details of the reroutes.
Alert Cause
other cause
Alert Effect
detour
Start Time
6/19/26, 1:00 PM
End Time
8/28/26, 10:00 PM
Affected Routes
78
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